Description

This full-time position serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Mary Jane Bowes of the Superior Court of 
Pennsylvania requires outstanding research and writing skills. It is effective for an initial period of one year. 
Starting Salary Range: $68,083– $80,925

Unified Judicial System Employment Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits that 
commence on first day of employment.

Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills, a thorough knowledge of legal reference 
materials, research techniques, legal writing styles, and legal citations.

The minimum qualifications include the proven ability to:
Discern, analyze, and apply pertinent legal authorities;
Review trial court records and appellate briefs;
Recommend appropriate dispositions;
Draft logical, articulate, and persuasive dispositive memoranda and opinions utilizing the form and style 
required by Judge Bowes; 
Proofread and review writings of appellate court judges;
Satisfy deadlines;
Attend oral argument sessions and perform related work as required; and
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the judiciary and departmental 
administrators. 
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania or attain admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of 
Pennsylvania within twelve months of the date of hire. Satisfactory criminal background check required.
To apply by email, submit résumé, cover letter, two professional references, and writing sample to 
JudgeBowesClerkship@pacourts.us. Or mail the documents to:
Michael Payne, Esq. 
Chief Law Clerk to Judge Mary Jane Bowes 
310 Grant Street, Suite 2600
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
The position commences in Spring 2026, and application materials may be submitted until the position is filled.